Pre-Rooted 51.1.5.0_515030720 Fire TV Custom ROM Released

A pre-rooted version of the latest Fire TV software update has just been released by rbox. Pre-rooted ROM version 51.1.5.0_515030720 includes the new X-Ray feature and the new photo favorites feature, as well as various bug fixes. As always, you can download this ROM from the AFTVnews ROM page and install it using this guide. This ROM allows those with rooted Fire TVs to update tot he latest software version without losing root.

Remember, you must have the boot menuand have installed version 51.1.4.0 or later before installing this ROM or you will brick your Fire TV. If you’re not sure about the current state of your Fire TV or are new to custom ROMs, follow my starters guide to ensure you follow the proper steps. It will walk you through all the steps to get your rooted Fire TV updated to this latest software version.

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Do we know yet how these most recent roms will affect those of us who followed the guide to move our storage to an external drive ahead of Amazon allowing usb storage? I haven’t been able to find an answer to that.

I had to revert back to internal storage before I could flash ahead. I tried without reverting and the update failed. The problem I found though is you then have two different builds one on your external and one internal. I had to redownload any apps that I downloaded on my external. I didn’t bother switching back after updating.

So “MountDatatoUSB” still works with the newest custom ROM?
I only have to revert to internal storage -> update -> and can go back to external storage?
That would be really great.
I thought that I read somewhere that “MountDatatoUSB” no longer works with the latest updates!

@Dicap
It takes more like 8 times for me, the first few I would power cycle after a 5 minutes. It will start to reboot on its own and flicker a few times, just keep letting it reboot and press the key combo, you will get it eventually.
-justino

Hi Justino,
I tried during 2 days no way to get the recovery after first flicker the combo is not efficient.
I tried with AA cable, i can connect in fastboot but can t flash or boot, i get error “remote: xxx not allowed for locked hw”
when i check my bootloader i have bootloader unclok : true but tempered : false
i tried to unlock with fastboot ome unlock, i get success witk OKAY but no change.
I can’t connect to adb to send file locally.
i tried aslo usbboot for Kindle but no way to shortcut the PIN.
if Rbox read this i hope he could help me or give me the death kick.
Need help please

I don’t think MountData2USB works with these newer ROMs. Or Link2SD for that matter. It would be the bees knees to have the new features (Bluetooth headphones for one) AND better usb storage capabilities…

hi. i still cant get this to work. i have fw 51.1.4.3_514020320 now. i have the bootload fully unlock. i have cwm on it. but when i flash 51.1.5.0_515020820 and this one. it bricks my fire tv. it stay at the logo. why’s this happening ?

I think I have given up on playing netflix. It just gets stuck at 99% and only audio plays. I have tried everything. even going back to an older rom. Has anyone else experienced this? I followed the guides here to the T installing boot loader etc.

Just upgraded from 51.1.4.0_user_514006420 to this version (51.1.5.0_515030720) and the official FireTV Android app is working for the first time for me (using a wired connection). So somewhere in between those two versions they seem to have fixed something on the firmware side for wired connections.

After updated to 51.1.5.0_515030720_rooted rom, my AFTV is no longer detect usb drive, even with stick mount, I try to downgrade to old old version, my usb works again, and then come back to the latest rom, the problem is still the same.
Anyone can help me ?